Now Hiring: Nightshift Dispatch Operative (10pm – 6am Shifts) – Join the Heron Foods Distribution Team in Melton (HU14 3HJ)!

 

Are you a night owl looking for a hands-on, fast-paced role with great earning potential? Do you take pride in getting the job done right and being part of a supportive team? If so, we’d love you to join us as a Nightshift Dispatch Operative at our Store Support Centre in Melton, near North Ferriby.

 

Whether you’ve worked in a warehouse, logistics, or dispatch operation before – or you’re just ready to start a new challenge – this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Nightshift Dispatch Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our stores receive their deliveries on time by preparing and loading stock accurately and efficiently. Duties include:

Loading cages of products onto delivery vehiclesWorking across our freezer (-25°C), chiller, or ambient areas (PPE provided)Following loading schedules and ensuring accuracy of dispatched stockWorking closely with dispatch colleagues and supervisors to meet nightly deadlinesMaintaining safety, cleanliness, and efficiency standards throughout your shiftFollowing all company processes and health & safety procedures

 

This is a role where energy, precision, and teamwork make all the difference.

 

What’s In It for You

At Heron Foods, we value our team and offer a range of benefits to reward your hard work and support your wellbeing:

£13.83 per hour basic rate with weekly payEarn up to £150 per month attendance bonusOvertime paid at time and a halfPotential annual earnings of up to £30,566Two-week rolling rota with every other weekend offSubsidised Stagecoach transport to siteCareer development opportunities – we love to promote from within10% staff discount at Heron Foods and B&M, with double discount weekends throughout the year

 

Additional Benefits:

30 days annual leave, plus extra days for long servicePension scheme (after qualifying period)Free, confidential wellbeing support via our employee assistance programme24/7 online GP access for you and your family (partner and children up to age 21)Reward and recognition schemes, plus celebration of work anniversariesFree tea and coffee on-sitePPE provided for all roles and environmentsRefer-a-friend schemeAccess to the Benefit Hub – exclusive discounts for you and your family on everyday purchases, days out, eating out, and more

 

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for dependable, hard-working individuals who:

Are comfortable working night shifts and in physically demanding environmentsCan work in chilled or frozen conditions (with appropriate PPE provided)Are team players with a positive attitude and a strong work ethicCan follow instructions, work accurately, and meet tight deadlinesAre punctual, organised, and safety-conscious

 

Alternative Job Titles You Might Be Searching

To help you find this opportunity, you might be using job titles such as:
Loader, Warehouse Operative, Dispatch Assistant, Picker/Packer, Distribution Operative, Nightshift Operative, Goods-Out Operative, Coldstore Operative, FLT Driver, Logistics Operative, Warehouse Assistant

 

Why Join Heron Foods?

We’re part of the B&M family and one of the UK’s fastest-growing value retailers. Our distribution team is the backbone of our success – ensuring that thousands of deliveries reach stores every week. Join us and be part of something big, where your contribution is noticed and appreciated.

 

Apply today and start your journey as a Nightshift Dispatch Operative with Heron Foods!